How many syllables in “decimal”?
syllables in "decimal"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · ci · mal
Letters
7
d · e · c · i · m · a · l
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “decimal”
The word “decimal” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · ci · mal. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decimal" have?
"decimal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "decimal" into syllables?
"decimal" is divided into syllables as: de · ci · mal.
What is the Scrabble score for "decimal"?
The Scrabble score for "decimal" is 12 points.
Using “decimal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "decimal" (de · ci · mal) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “decimal” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “decimal”
The letters in “decimal” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: claimed, declaim, medical.